This Saturday’s UFC Fight Night is scheduled to take place at the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. Derrick Lewis was supposed to face Jhonata Diniz in a heavyweight bout at the show. However, the fight had to be canceled.
On Friday, Black Beast stepped on the scale at the official weigh-in. However, he was absent at the ceremonial weigh-in.
UFC announced that the fight between Derrick Lewis and Jhonata Diniz has been canceled. The company added that Lewis is dealing with a medical issue.
“Due to a medical issue (non weight-cut related) with heavyweight Derrick Lewis, his bout against Jhonata Diniz has been canceled from this weekend’s event.”